Parking Policies
Parking is provided in seven parking lots, subject to the following regulations adopted by Normandale Community College.
- Only those vehicles owned or operated by students or employees of Normandale Community College or other persons having a purpose or function at the college may park on college property.
- All persons parking vehicles on property owned, leased or occupied by Normandale Community College will do so at their own risk. No responsibility will be assumed by the college or the state because of loss of property, damage to vehicle while parked, damage which may be incurred through the process of impounding the vehicle or for any other damage or loss sustained while on the college parking facility.
Penalties
- Normandale Community College is authorized to enforce parking regulations on campus by State statute.
- The President, or designees, may order any motor vehicle parked at the college in violation of these rules and regulations to be removed. The cost of such removal shall be borne by the owner/operator of the motor vehicle.
Handicapped Parking
- All vehicles parked in a handicap area must display a valid permit or license plate. Permits can not be issued by Normandale Security. The State of Minnesota DMV can only issue permits with approval from a doctor.
Other Permits
- The office of safety and security issues other parking permits.
General Information
- The authority for establishing traffic and parking regulations on the State Community College campuses is granted by Minnesota Statute Section 169.966, Subd. 8 (1988)
- All persons operating a vehicle on campus are responsible for being familiar with and complying with all traffic and parking regulations.
- The responsibility for finding a legal parking space rests with the vehicle operator. Lack of space is not considered a valid excuse for violation of parking regulations.
- Drivers shall observe the college traffic and parking regulations and drive safely, giving pedestrians the right of way at all times.
Violation Consequences
Normandale Community College reserves the right to ticket, immobilize, and/or tow any vehicle at the owner expense in violation of established parking regulations.
Parking on campus is a privilege, not a right. The privilege may be revoked for continued or gross violations of parking regulations. The College may hold records and transcripts, delay registration, or immobilize the vehicle of the violator for repeated violations, paid or unpaid. Any vehicle ticketed for a violation will have the fine charged to the registered owner or driver, regardless of who was operating the vehicle. Generally vehicles are subject to immobilization if any of the following exist:
- Illegal parking / blocking
- Three or more citations, paid or unpaid, within a semester.
- Not moving a vehicle during snow removal, overnight parking, etc.
Emergency Situations
In the event of a vehicle breakdown, flat tires or severe weather situations, contact the Campus Security Office. In order to obtain short-term exceptions to parking regulations, individuals must contact the Campus Security Office immediately. However, the Campus Security Office cannot authorize a vehicle to remain illegally parked in handicapped stalls, blocking traffic, fire lanes, etc.
